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[FRAQATTAQ]

Hey everybody. I got a cap up and running and I also own a Quest3. So I want to give the VR tables a try.

 

I found 1 or 2 videos an Youtube. But at some point they start confusing me and I don`t know how to continue.

 

Is there an easy step by step guide for people like me to get the VR tables up and running on my Headset? I also own Virtual Desktop if this is of any help.

 

Thank you!

[studlygoorite]

Hey everybody. I got a cap up and running and I also own a Quest3. So I want to give the VR tables a try.

 

I found 1 or 2 videos an Youtube. But at some point they start confusing me and I don`t know how to continue.

 

Is there an easy step by step guide for people like me to get the VR tables up and running on my Headset? I also own Virtual Desktop if this is of any help.

 

Thank you!

Hey Fraqattaq, are you still looking for help?

[FRAQATTAQ]

 

Hey everybody. I got a cap up and running and I also own a Quest3. So I want to give the VR tables a try.

 

I found 1 or 2 videos an Youtube. But at some point they start confusing me and I don`t know how to continue.

 

Is there an easy step by step guide for people like me to get the VR tables up and running on my Headset? I also own Virtual Desktop if this is of any help.

 

Thank you!

Hey Fraqattaq, are you still looking for help?

 

Hey studlygoorite, thanks for your post. I just returned today from my vacation so I was not able to answer.

 

And yes, If you could provide any help I would be grateful.

 

[studlygoorite]

 

 

Hey everybody. I got a cap up and running and I also own a Quest3. So I want to give the VR tables a try.

 

I found 1 or 2 videos an Youtube. But at some point they start confusing me and I don`t know how to continue.

 

Is there an easy step by step guide for people like me to get the VR tables up and running on my Headset? I also own Virtual Desktop if this is of any help.

 

Thank you!

Hey Fraqattaq, are you still looking for help?

 

Hey studlygoorite, thanks for your post. I just returned today from my vacation so I was not able to answer.

 

And yes, If you could provide any help I would be grateful.

 

 

It is important to get the tables running on your PC first before adding VR. Baller Installer "Bonanza" is the easiest way to install everything you need. Install that and play some tables "before" adding the VR stuff, if the tables won't play you need to fix what's wrong before adding and attempting VR   see below,

 

Getting started with Virtual Pinball using Baller Installer so you can add VR Pinball afterward. 

 

Baller Installer, install it and make sure you can run tables in pancake mode (2D) on your PC. Tip...Follow along with the video

https://www.nailbust...llerinsallv2311

 

Now that you can play Virtual Pinball tables on your PC it's time to add VR....

 

VR Pinball  (Meta Headsets) "Not using Steam VR"

 

You can find the latest VR-GL (VR Pinball Software) release candidates here

https://github.com/v...inball/releases

 

You have to be signed in and then click on the newest RC and scroll down to the "VPinballX_GL" 64 bit and install the contents into your Visual Pinball Folder. 

 

(You can skip the following Open Composite part and use the dll that comes with the VR-GL build and be good to go if you have Steam installed, but it may run better without Steam and using Open Composite)

 To use Open Composite (with Meta Headsets) instead of going through Steam you need to change the openvr_api64.dll that comes with the GL build you downloaded.

 The GitLab site now has this working openvr_api64.dll , note for the 64bit dll you need to rename the dll to openvr_api64.dll. Scroll down to "Per Game Installation" and download the 64bit dll here https://gitlab.com/znixian/OpenOVR

 

Now you need your headset connected to your Meta PC App, I only use Meta so here is how with them  

You need the Meta PC Software installed, scroll down to "Link Cable" and download the software.

https://www.meta.com/ca/quest/setup/...

Then you need to connect your headset to your PC either wired with a "link" cable by enabling Link Connect in the headset or wirelessly if you have a good connection by enabling "Air Link" in the headset and set then Meta Headset up (you may need to use the mobile app to set it up also).

Once connected you are now ready to play, here is how to every time you play....look into your headset and connect to your PC by selecting "Link Connect" (or Air Link if wireless) and then go back to the PC, double click your VPinballX_GL.exe and choose a VR Table, put your headset back on and the table should load for you. Press "0", "5", "2" and "8" on your numberpad on your keyboard to center, raise and lower the table

 

There are other ways to connect like using Virtual Desktop (the app from within the headset not the PC version). Everything is pretty much the same but you don't need to connect to your PC but you do need to also install the Virtual Desktop Streamer App onto your PC and connect to it. You will still need to change the openvr_api64.dll that comes with the VR-GL build for the one from Gitlab like with open composite and you will want to choose VDXR as the runtime in the Virtual Desktop Streamer App. Then you would start Virtual Desktop and choose the shortcut to the VPinballX_GL64.exe from your desktop and choose a table. 

 

Good luck but If you are still having issues or even if you are not, feel free to join our VR Pinball Discord here https://discord.gg/G2E8QAtz86

Edited by studlygoorite, 07 September 2024 - 04:02 PM.

[FRAQATTAQ]

Hey studlygoorite,

 

thanks for your effort writing all this down for me. I`m sure this will also be helpful for a lot of others, too.

 

On my PC all VPX tables are running fine. So I started using you discription to add VR.

 

The Meta app is installed as well and I gave a free app from steam a quick try to make sure my hard and software works fine. That worked out, too.

 

I followed the first link and downloaded this zip file:

 

VPinballX_GL-10.8.0-1975-051104c-Release-win-x64.zip

 

Unpacked all files in my VP folder und replaced all identical files.

 

Even If Steam VR is running I followed your Instruction and downloaded the 64 bit file

 

Because I think it would be advantages not to need Steam for this. Less software means less resources.

 

I renamed the file to openvr_api64.dll

 

Then I started the quest app on my PC and connected my Quest3 headset (wireless).

 

I started the VPinballX_GL64 and choose a table.

 

Unfortunate I received this error message:

 

OpenComposite Error info in log

 

OpenXR failed, aborting

C:\projects\openvr\DrvOpenXR.cpp:86 CreateSystemID

Error code XR ERROR FROM FACTOR UNAVAILABLE

xrGetSystem(xr_instance, &systeminfo, &xr_system)

 

 

Have I missed anything? Do you have any idea how to fix this?

 

If I use the standard dll and go over steam and start the table I`m able to play 

Edited by FRAQATTAQ, 08 September 2024 - 10:07 AM.

[studlygoorite]

It's possible that the updated dll has issues, try the one I am using here  https://drive.google...iew?usp=sharing

[FRAQATTAQ]

THX! The ddl works. But still somehow Steam VR starts automatically even If I try to start the tabel just by the Meta App.

[studlygoorite]

THX! The ddl works. But still somehow Steam VR starts automatically even If I try to start the tabel just by the Meta App.

Not sure what you mean by starting the table by the Meta App. If Steam starts when you try to launch a table it's possible you still have the original dll in the folder? or maybe Steam is set as your OpenXR Runtime in the Meta App, to check, go into your Meta PC App, then settings, then general, there check to make sure Meta Quest Link is set as your active runtime. 

[FRAQATTAQ]

Thx again for all your help. Finally everything works fine. I use the meta pc app.

[bhampster94]

I wanted to make a post just like this and I believe this post will help me greatly. 

 

I have a working 3 screen pinball cabinet and I own a Quest 3 and I hope to try to get VPX working in VR. 

Edited by bhampster94, 29 January 2026 - 10:52 PM.

[studlygoorite]

I wanted to make a post just like this and I believe this post will help me greatly. 

 

I have a working 3 screen pinball cabinet and I own a Quest 3 and I hope to try to get VPX working in VR. 

Let me/us know if you need any help.

[bhampster94]

Thanks I just ordered the link cable. So I am eager to give it ago maybe this weekend. 

 

I will feedback how it goes. Thanks again.

Edited by bhampster94, 17 February 2026 - 12:49 PM.

[bhampster94]

My link cable arrives today but I may have found my first big problem and it's pretty much a show stopper.

 

The Meta Link setup program wants to go online and my computer deep inside my pinball cabinet doesn't actually do that. I may be able to get a USB network or wifi adapter. My MB has an ethernet port but it's not easy to get to without taking my cabinet apart a bit. (removing the glass, removing the playfield.)

 

Edit - I took apart my machine and brought the PC up to a TV and now am installing the link software. I'm really hoping it doesn't have to phone home when it's used after install. 

Edited by bhampster94, 19 February 2026 - 07:17 PM.

[bhampster94]

Another post. 

 

The cable hasn't arrived yet but I got it working with Air Link. However, I can't get near the table and the controls do nothing but the 3D look of it is amazing. 

 

 

May be worth while to have another computer just for the Vr version. 

[Emanoel299]

Hi

 

I suppose you are running in the VPX GL 10.80 - 2051 version

 

below my VR settings for estacionary boundaries on quest 3 settings.

 

 

Take a look in "configure keys, .." in VPX GUI are set for input.

[bhampster94]

The input setup I was using in VPX started working ... I don't know why. 

 

I'm very very impressed and very happy I decided to check this out. It will be hard to play the pancake versions again. I played several tables stilll using air link. It's so much fun. Thanks everyone for all the info in this post. 

[studlygoorite]

Another post. 

 

The cable hasn't arrived yet but I got it working with Air Link. However, I can't get near the table and the controls do nothing but the 3D look of it is amazing. 

 

 

May be worth while to have another computer just for the Vr version. 

Sounds like you figured it out, just hit the #5 key on your keyboards "number pad" while looking straight forward to center the table in front of you and then use the #2 and 8 to raise and lower it. I don't think I'll ever forget the shock of seeing these tables in VR for the first time.....after playing them in the cab for so long.  

[bhampster94]

Yes, !!

 

I only had a few minor problems and then I was playing. It's amazing really one of the coolest things I've ever seen or done. Having the 3D makes the whole table more natural and real. I'm very much in love with the VR portion of VPX.  I cant really express how impressed I am with it. 

[studlygoorite]

Yes, !!

 

I only had a few minor problems and then I was playing. It's amazing really one of the coolest things I've ever seen or done. Having the 3D makes the whole table more natural and real. I'm very much in love with the VR portion of VPX.  I cant really express how impressed I am with it. 

Using your cab (with SSF) as a controller? If you have anymore questions, feel free to join our VR Pinball Discord, lots of helpful people....and some tables/VR Rooms you won't find anywhere else https://discord.gg/9w6Sc6TA

Edited by studlygoorite, 20 February 2026 - 05:47 PM.

[bhampster94]

Thanks,

 

Yes I was using the cab with SSF as the controller. 

 

I have no idea what Discord is yet but thank you again and I will consider it.